Current members are Dennis Lee (screaming vocals), Shawn Milke (lead vocals, guitars, piano, synth, keys, programming, string composition), Patrick Thompson (lead guitar, backing vocals), Jeremy Bryan (drums, percussion), Shane Crump (bass guitar, backing vocals) and Jake Campbell (rhythm guitar, backing vocals).
Former members were Adam Ferguson (rhythm guitar, vocals), Steven Tomany (bass), Will Anderson (drums) and Daniel Magnuson (drums).
Shawn's sister Melissa Milke takes over the female vocal parts throughout every Alesana album without being officially part of the band.
On Alesana's third studio album "The Emptiness" Adam Fisher of Fear Before contributed the spoken words throughout the album.
Labyrinth
Alesana Lyrics
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For now locked doors are opening for me!
No turning back, I have to get out, get out, get out!
Before it's too late.
My child, I am the way!
Do you think it's wrong of me to long for you despite how you taste?
I'm not the one to give up on you now.
Every time I try I'm further from the sky.
I wish that I could let go, I'm lost in your beautiful trance.
Grit my teeth, you're mine, I'll make it painless!
Say your last goodbyes, I'll make it painless!
Take a breath and I will make it painless!
Guess again, guess again, guess again!
I'm exhausted.
I have to get up, get up, get up!
Get up on my feet.
My sweet, I am the light!
Do you think it's wrong of me to long for you despite how you taste?
I'm not the one to give up on you now.
I'll never leave the ground without having to let go, yeah!
Every time I try it just gets harder to find.
Darling cry for me!
Call to me, there's nowhere to run!
Sing to me, there's no way to climb!
There's nowhere to hide, this is where I'll die!
My God, why!
In reverie I smile imagining when I will lie close to you.
And we won't have to worry but watch the sky dance for us instead.
I think I want to I want to sing you to sleep, with you I want to dream.
I'm not the one to give up on you now.
I'll never leave the ground without having to let go, yeah!
Every time I try I'm further from the sky.
I wish that I could let go, I'm lost in your beautiful trance.
Suddenly I'm floating so far from you.
The lyrics of Alesana's song Labyrinth tell a story of struggle, perseverance, and ultimately, surrender to one's desires. The singer starts off by acknowledging their newfound strength and realizing that they no longer have to fight alone. They feel empowered by the opening of locked doors and the knowledge that they must escape before it's too late. The singer then refers to themselves as "the way", indicating a confidence and sense of direction towards their goal.
However, the second verse reveals a different aspect of the singer's character - their longing for someone they shouldn't desire, someone who might be harmful to them. Despite recognizing the potential danger, the singer seems unable to resist the pull towards this individual. The lines "Every time I try I'm further from the sky" and "I wish that I could let go, I'm lost in your beautiful trance" suggest a feeling of being trapped or stuck in this attraction.
The chorus repeats the motif of painlessness, with the singer promising not to cause harm to their object of desire. The third verse again shows the singer's determination to overcome obstacles, but also hints at exhaustion and perhaps even resignation. The final lines of the song suggest a dream-like state, with the singer imagining being close to their beloved and watching the sky dance.
Overall, the lyrics of Labyrinth explore themes of obsession, temptation, and the struggle to break free from one's own desires.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm getting stronger and I'm no longer fighting by myself.
My inner strength has grown while I no longer need to fight my battles alone. The universe is unveiling new opportunities for me to explore.
For now locked doors are opening for me!
I'm finally getting a break, doors that were once shut tight are now being unlocked and opened up for me.
No turning back, I have to get out, get out, get out! Before it's too late.
I realize that there is no going back and I have to leave my previous self behind to explore new avenues of life, and it is crucial to do so, given the circumstantial pressure.
My child, I am the way!
I am here, I am your guide, and I'll help you get through the hardships and complexities.
Do you think it's wrong of me to long for you despite how you taste?
Is it wrong to crave for you, even amidst the bitter experiences that I had with you?
I'm not the one to give up on you now.
I'm still holding onto the hope that things can get better and I'm not ready to give up on us just yet.
I'll never leave the ground without having to let go, yeah!
I can't soar higher without letting go of something, or I can't cling on to the past forever while my future slips away.
Every time I try I'm further from the sky.
Hard work seems futile as I keep getting farther from my destination.
I wish that I could let go, I'm lost in your beautiful trance.
I know that it's essential to take a different road, but I am too mesmerized by the present for letting go just yet.
Grit my teeth, you're mine, I'll make it painless!
Even though it hurts, I'll make it easy for you because it matters to me.
Say your last goodbyes, I'll make it painless!
Leave gracefully because I don't want it to hurt more than it should for you.
Take a breath and I will make it painless!
I'll put your worries to rest, relax and let me take care of you.
Guess again, guess again, guess again!
Don't try predicting my next move or attempt at reading my mind; you'll fail each time.
I'm exhausted.
I'm drained both physically and mentally.
I have to get up, get up, get up! Get up on my feet.
I might be drained, but I can't let that affect me, I must get back on my feet again.
My sweet, I am the light!
Believe in me because I bring light to your life.
Every time I try it just gets harder to find.
Every time I'm trying to rediscover myself, it feels like I'm getting further from my destination.
Darling cry for me!
Let out all the pain, and I will embrace it and call it my own.
Call to me, there's nowhere to run!
You can't run away from me or relegate me to a dark corner; I am everywhere.
Sing to me, there's no way to climb!
Sing to me your worries, and I'll take them one by one until you feel lighter and carefree again.
Suddenly I'm floating so far from you.
Without a warning, everything started moving away, and now I feel lost and stranded.
I think I want to I want to sing you to sleep, with you I want to dream.
Sleep beside me as I sing with you, and together let's dream of a future that has happiness and not misery.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DENNIS LEE, DENNIS LAVELL LEE, JEREMY BRYAN, PATRICK THOMPSON, PATRICK M. THOMPSON, SHANE DONOVAN CRUMP, SHAWN MILKE
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